Stephen Tefft Poet Sonnet

An Empty Boat

An empty boat pulled up upon the shore
Would slide back into water if it could.
But if it has at some time lost its oar?
Well, just more doldrums that must be withstood.

It’s hard to let go what you love to do,
Especially what you were meant to be.
The river ever flows out of our view.
Our present quickly becomes history.

That doesn’t mean you’re no longer a boat!
Don’t ever let them say you have no worth!
From the beginning you were made to float,
And there is nothing else like you on earth!

So sit now, reminisce upon your shore…
And ponder what the future has in store.

5/15/2019
Picture #2, Life Spent Alone
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Darlene De Beaulieu June 10, 2023 at 9:57 AM Hello Steohen, Yes we are all unique in our own ways. It is hard to let go of what we love to do. It is nice to met you. This will be my fav. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\

John Stasukevich June 9, 2023 at 8:40 PM Hi Stphen. I like this poem. Especially the line "And there is nothing else like you on earth!" I'm a firm believer that each individual is unique. Uniquely created, gifted and loved. I don't know if that's what you were sending but it's what I'm receiving and I like it. Well written. Blessings~John

Diane Perna June 9, 2023 at 5:43 PM Nice message, lovely written!

P.S. Awtry May 21, 2019 at 12:26 AM This is a hopeful and encouraging write! A fav for me :) Stephen Tefft May 21, 2019 at 6:33 AM Thank you. You are very kind.